Almost half of gay and bisexual survivors of sexual abuse take more than 10 years to report it.

A new report also shows that gay victims of sexual abuse are less likely to tell family members about it.

The study of gay people attending Rape Crisis Centres revealed that ALL lesbian and bisexual women who became pregnant by rape terminated the pregnancy.

Minister Katherine Zappone says the report raises important issues for the LGBT community:

 
Cliona Sadlier is Head of RCNI.

She says gay people need tailored support services: